Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River 

4.9/5 (8 reviews)
 7282 South Pine Avenue, Newaygo, MI 49337, United States

Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River 

Newaygo, MI, United States
20 ft
4
4.9/5 (8 reviews)

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Ripple Effect Guide Service invites you to experience the stunning waters of the Muskegon River. With Captain Quinn at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and more are in the cards if you come at the right time of year. For these species, you're likely to spin using light tackle. Capt. Quinn also offers fly fishing.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your adventure begins aboard a 20' Alumaweld jet boat with space for 3 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Quinn will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Ripple Effect Guide Service!

Ripple Effect Guide Service invites you to experience the stunning waters of the Muskegon River. With Captain Quinn at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and more are in the cards if you come at the right time of year. For these species, you're likely to spin using light tackle. Capt. Quinn also offers fly fishing.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your adventure begins aboard a 20' Alumaweld jet boat with space for 3 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Quinn will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Ripple Effect Guide Service!

Quinn Knudsen
Captain
Quinn Knudsen
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5 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 20
Walleye
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 10 - May 1
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Trout
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 20
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Fly Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 20
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 20
Walleye
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Bass (Smallmouth)
Brown Trout
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 10 - May 1
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
8 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Simon Fick
Simon Fick
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
We all got a steelhead! Some more than one!
8 Hour Trip – Steelhead on April 25, 20264 adults

Captain Quinn was great and put us on the fish! We caught multiple steelhead and brown trout. It was a great day out!

John Bell
John Bell
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Great first time fishing on the Manistee!
5 Hour Trip – Steelhead on November 1, 20253 adults

Capt. Quinn was very knowledgeable about the Manistee River and where and how to fish it for steelhead. He was willing to share his knowledge and experiences which made for a comfortable and enjoyable fishing trip. He will do catch and release or allow the guest keep his fish.

Mark Buler
Mark Buler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip!!! Steelhead on the Grand!
5 Hour Trip – Steelhead on November 9, 20231 adult

Quinn is an excellent guide! He knows the rivers, the habits of the fish and how they react to changing conditions. He knows the techniques needed for success and explained them well. We nailed em today!!!

Joseph Mickelson
Joseph Mickelson
Repeat angler
us
Wyoming, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fall steelhead
8 Hour Trip – Steelhead on October 13, 20232 adults

Quinn K. awesome guy and made extra efforts to find what river the fish were coming in on. Would use him again without hesitation!

Madison Cota
Madison Cota
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2020
The captain canceled
June 19, 2024
Trip was supposed to happen on June 19, 2024

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River

Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Steelhead (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Trout (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Fly Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass (8 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Steelhead (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly fishing equipment
Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing
Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ripple Effect Guide Service – Muskegon River include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Quinn Knudsen
Quinn Knudsen
Quinn Knudsen

Newaygo, Michigan, United States

ID & license verified
37 Customer reviews
Typical response within 14 hours
Member since March 2023

Capt. Quinn grew up in Northern Michigan fishing his entire life. He quickly found a passion for chasing migratory and non-migratory fish throughout Lake Michigan and its' numerous tributaries. Capt. Quinn worked on Lake Michigan charter boats from the age of 15 to 21 and bought his first river boat at age 16. Over the past decade Capt. Quinn has developed a particular skill set for chasing salmon, steelhead, trout and smallmouth throughout Lake Michigan's tributaries. After receiving his degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University he decided this was a skill set that he wanted to share and opened up Ripple Effect Guide Service for business.

ID & license verified
37 Customer reviews
Typical response within 14 hours
Member since March 2023

Capt. Quinn grew up in Northern Michigan fishing his entire life. He quickly found a passion for chasing migratory and non-migratory fish throughout Lake Michigan and its' numerous tributaries. Capt. Quinn worked on Lake Michigan charter boats from the age of 15 to 21 and bought his first river boat at age 16. Over the past decade Capt. Quinn has developed a particular skill set for chasing salmon, steelhead, trout and smallmouth throughout Lake Michigan's tributaries. After receiving his degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University he decided this was a skill set that he wanted to share and opened up Ripple Effect Guide Service for business.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye

Real catches by this captain

  • Awesome trip!!! Steelhead on the Grand!
    Mark B.
    Mark B.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Alumaweld
Boat type
Jet boat
Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

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